Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
107
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 36 | 25 | 30 | 21 | 112 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 28 | 31 | 22 | 26 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers squeaked past the Suns 112-107. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Suns' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Suns. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.